発明
はつめい
hatsumei
adjectiveVocabularyLevel 46 - JLPT N3

Quick answer

発明 (はつめい (hatsumei)) means "to invent". Use the page for pronunciation and example sentences.

Meaning

to invent

Memory Aid

Meaning ·

The word 発明 (はつめい) means 'invention'. Think of each kanji component contributing to the overall meaning of invention.

Example Sentences

エジソンは電球を発明した。

エジソンはでんきゅうをはつめいした。

Edison invented the light bulb.

この発明で生活が便利になった。

このはつめいでせいかつがべんりになった。

Life became more convenient with this invention.

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